1 00:00:00,371 --> 00:00:01,906 Sync and corrections by n17t01 www.addic7ed.com 2 00:00:04,235 --> 00:00:06,217 High school is chock full of land mines. 3 00:00:06,305 --> 00:00:08,002 But Axl had made it through his four years 4 00:00:08,131 --> 00:00:09,403 pretty much unscathed... 5 00:00:09,532 --> 00:00:11,580 until the first day of the last semester 6 00:00:11,697 --> 00:00:13,016 of his senior year. 7 00:00:13,112 --> 00:00:14,378 - Foster. - Here. 8 00:00:14,517 --> 00:00:15,462 Randall? 9 00:00:15,580 --> 00:00:16,376 Here. 10 00:00:16,486 --> 00:00:17,778 - Heck. - Here. 11 00:00:18,326 --> 00:00:20,521 - Heck. - Still here. 12 00:00:20,880 --> 00:00:23,389 Uh, no, it says I have two Hecks in this class. 13 00:00:23,498 --> 00:00:24,605 Well, that must be a typo, 14 00:00:24,715 --> 00:00:26,084 'cause there's no other Heck... 15 00:00:26,369 --> 00:00:27,317 except... 16 00:00:27,485 --> 00:00:29,205 Sorry I'm late. 17 00:00:29,883 --> 00:00:31,376 Axl! 18 00:00:31,549 --> 00:00:33,370 I didn't know we were in the same class. 19 00:00:33,518 --> 00:00:35,001 Oh, my God. 20 00:00:35,136 --> 00:00:36,632 This is my brother. 21 00:00:38,357 --> 00:00:39,253 And another thing-- 22 00:00:39,363 --> 00:00:40,477 why are you always raising your hand... 23 00:00:40,584 --> 00:00:41,815 and asking questions like a dork? 24 00:00:41,955 --> 00:00:42,752 Stare at the clock, 25 00:00:42,867 --> 00:00:44,470 and wait for the bell to ring like a normal person. 26 00:00:44,583 --> 00:00:46,862 Excuse me if I like to participate. 27 00:00:46,963 --> 00:00:47,881 What's going on? 28 00:00:47,969 --> 00:00:49,248 So I was sitting in my life skills class, 29 00:00:49,344 --> 00:00:50,668 minding my own business, 30 00:00:50,793 --> 00:00:52,592 when hurricane Sue rolls in, 31 00:00:52,712 --> 00:00:54,595 blowing geek and raining nerd everywhere! 32 00:00:54,706 --> 00:00:55,981 What are you even doing in that class? 33 00:00:56,084 --> 00:00:57,502 It's for freshmen and sophomores only, 34 00:00:57,625 --> 00:00:59,652 not loser seniors who missed it 35 00:00:59,763 --> 00:01:01,575 'cause they were taking math two times. 36 00:01:01,682 --> 00:01:04,583 Ha! It was English I took twice. Who's the idiot now? 37 00:01:05,526 --> 00:01:07,829 Make her drop out. It's not just me. 38 00:01:07,948 --> 00:01:10,062 There's 30 innocent lives in there she's ruining. 39 00:01:10,182 --> 00:01:12,926 Okay, clearly, you two shouldn't be in the same room... ever. 40 00:01:13,084 --> 00:01:14,780 Can't one of you switch to a different period 41 00:01:14,905 --> 00:01:16,305 or school or something? 42 00:01:16,426 --> 00:01:17,601 Look, I'd say try getting along, 43 00:01:17,764 --> 00:01:19,266 but I'd never keep a straight face. 44 00:01:19,369 --> 00:01:21,076 Why don't you pretend you don't know each other? 45 00:01:21,209 --> 00:01:23,138 That was my plan, too, but Sue kept talking to me. 46 00:01:23,255 --> 00:01:24,528 You pushed my desk into the hallway! 47 00:01:24,642 --> 00:01:25,434 You left me no choice! 48 00:01:25,544 --> 00:01:27,196 Enough. The whole reason we send you to school 49 00:01:27,306 --> 00:01:28,278 is so we don't have to deal with you 50 00:01:28,394 --> 00:01:29,899 for seven hours a day. Now go do your homework. 51 00:01:30,002 --> 00:01:31,043 I don't have any. 52 00:01:31,138 --> 00:01:31,891 Yes, we do. 53 00:01:31,991 --> 00:01:34,254 See?! That's exactly what I'm talking about! 54 00:01:34,390 --> 00:01:36,424 Look, like it or not, life is full of stuff, 55 00:01:36,547 --> 00:01:38,004 and you just have to roll with it. 56 00:01:47,945 --> 00:01:49,341 What was that we're supposed to do again? 57 00:01:49,448 --> 00:01:50,685 When the stuff happens? 58 00:01:53,398 --> 00:01:55,090 Meanwhile, Axl wasn't the only one 59 00:01:55,248 --> 00:01:57,614 with an unwanted guest in his class. 60 00:02:27,595 --> 00:02:28,892 Have you been spying on me? 61 00:02:29,012 --> 00:02:30,450 Whoa. Whoa. 62 00:02:30,602 --> 00:02:32,049 Stop the interrogation. 63 00:02:32,178 --> 00:02:35,021 I'll spill. Here, have-- have a seat. 64 00:02:38,316 --> 00:02:39,658 Hi. 65 00:02:40,159 --> 00:02:42,606 I'm Dr. Fulton, the school therapist. 66 00:02:42,750 --> 00:02:43,807 Your social skills teacher 67 00:02:43,922 --> 00:02:46,999 gave me the heads up about this guy named Brick. 68 00:02:47,152 --> 00:02:48,601 Look, if this is gonna turn into a whole thing, 69 00:02:48,711 --> 00:02:51,135 I'm gonna need cookies. The nurse gives you cookies. 70 00:02:51,262 --> 00:02:52,841 Can I be straight with you, Brick? 71 00:02:53,191 --> 00:02:55,590 You don't seem to have many friends. 72 00:02:55,684 --> 00:02:56,853 And I get that. 73 00:02:57,014 --> 00:02:59,532 You know, I didn't have a girlfriend until I was 30. 74 00:02:59,661 --> 00:03:02,032 But this is no time to bring up Shelly. 75 00:03:02,332 --> 00:03:04,716 - Let me cut to the chase. - Please. 76 00:03:04,851 --> 00:03:06,747 In all my observing, I don't think I once saw you 77 00:03:06,862 --> 00:03:09,357 having a conversation with another student. 78 00:03:09,782 --> 00:03:10,866 Well, I don't know. 79 00:03:10,991 --> 00:03:13,521 I'm pretty sure I said, "take one and pass it back." 80 00:03:13,670 --> 00:03:14,643 You know, making a connection 81 00:03:14,758 --> 00:03:16,823 is not as tough as you might think. 82 00:03:16,968 --> 00:03:18,874 Have you watched the kids in the hall? 83 00:03:19,053 --> 00:03:22,183 They have this whole unspoken language of communication 84 00:03:22,300 --> 00:03:24,170 that helps them to link up. 85 00:03:24,329 --> 00:03:25,833 Sometimes it can be something as small 86 00:03:25,991 --> 00:03:28,185 as just, like, a tiny head nod. 87 00:03:28,380 --> 00:03:29,339 They also think it's fine 88 00:03:29,467 --> 00:03:31,058 to punch each other in the privates. 89 00:03:31,188 --> 00:03:34,504 Well, that is always a classic. 90 00:03:34,667 --> 00:03:36,114 But the good news is, 91 00:03:36,283 --> 00:03:38,646 I think I can teach you some strategies 92 00:03:38,759 --> 00:03:42,288 that might help you to score some amigos. 93 00:03:42,416 --> 00:03:44,826 - Are you game for that? - Do I have a choice? 94 00:03:44,937 --> 00:03:46,324 No, you do not. 95 00:03:46,517 --> 00:03:47,915 I think the best way to proceed 96 00:03:48,034 --> 00:03:50,164 would be to schedule our sessions 97 00:03:50,294 --> 00:03:52,277 during your library time. 98 00:03:52,394 --> 00:03:53,286 What? 99 00:03:53,407 --> 00:03:54,771 No, not my library time. 100 00:03:54,879 --> 00:03:56,938 You can't do that. I know how this works. 101 00:03:57,080 --> 00:03:59,775 You can't do anything without my parents' permission. 102 00:03:59,912 --> 00:04:01,466 Oh, but, Brick... 103 00:04:01,983 --> 00:04:03,716 I already have it. 104 00:04:06,371 --> 00:04:08,122 Hello, mother. Hello, father. 105 00:04:08,282 --> 00:04:11,181 So now I need a therapist? Am I really that weird? 106 00:04:11,303 --> 00:04:12,915 Look, you're no weirder than you've ever been, 107 00:04:13,034 --> 00:04:15,298 it's just that suddenly, the school seems to care. 108 00:04:15,524 --> 00:04:17,913 Don't you think that's something we should talk about? 109 00:04:18,076 --> 00:04:19,706 What happened to "you're growing up, Brick," 110 00:04:19,846 --> 00:04:22,242 "we should include you in the conversations, Brick"? 111 00:04:22,376 --> 00:04:23,628 It's good for you, and it's free. 112 00:04:23,756 --> 00:04:25,058 You're doing it. 113 00:04:28,235 --> 00:04:29,470 It is free, right? 114 00:04:29,597 --> 00:04:31,159 Oh, yeah. Checked twice. 115 00:04:31,280 --> 00:04:32,302 Good, 'cause I finally got through 116 00:04:32,411 --> 00:04:34,262 to the insurance company. Apparently they're backed up, 117 00:04:34,402 --> 00:04:35,544 and it's gonna be at least a week 118 00:04:35,652 --> 00:04:36,928 before they can process our claim. 119 00:04:37,047 --> 00:04:39,606 What? A week with no windshield? 120 00:04:39,682 --> 00:04:41,115 This is not convertible weather, Mike. 121 00:04:41,224 --> 00:04:42,580 What are we supposed to do? 122 00:04:46,051 --> 00:04:48,065 For your first life skills project, 123 00:04:48,183 --> 00:04:49,987 you will be assigned a career. 124 00:04:50,107 --> 00:04:52,295 In addition to a 10-page written paper, 125 00:04:52,431 --> 00:04:53,740 you will create a resume 126 00:04:53,892 --> 00:04:56,205 and have visual aids for your presentation. 127 00:04:56,338 --> 00:04:57,844 You will have two weeks to research 128 00:04:57,983 --> 00:04:59,962 and present your findings to the class. 129 00:05:00,111 --> 00:05:01,927 Remember, my young professionals, 130 00:05:02,059 --> 00:05:04,482 the most important life skill of all-- 131 00:05:04,643 --> 00:05:06,370 have fun! 132 00:05:06,543 --> 00:05:08,427 We're gonna be doing this assignment in pairs, 133 00:05:08,547 --> 00:05:11,144 so why doesn't everyone go ahead? Find a partner. 134 00:05:19,851 --> 00:05:21,910 And they said it couldn't be done. 135 00:05:22,082 --> 00:05:23,866 Mega-shoelace. 136 00:05:23,994 --> 00:05:24,832 So, is there anyone 137 00:05:24,955 --> 00:05:26,585 who still doesn't have a partner? 138 00:05:27,342 --> 00:05:29,794 Perfect. You two are now a team. 139 00:05:32,506 --> 00:05:33,996 No! 140 00:05:42,799 --> 00:05:43,845 Look, Axl, 141 00:05:44,013 --> 00:05:46,618 it's no picnic for me being your partner, either. 142 00:05:46,762 --> 00:05:47,875 You don't think I would have rather 143 00:05:47,987 --> 00:05:49,160 been paired up with Spencer Hegman 144 00:05:49,288 --> 00:05:51,328 and his notorious attention to detail? 145 00:05:51,460 --> 00:05:53,724 I would. But I got you instead. 146 00:05:53,863 --> 00:05:56,305 So let's just try to make the best of it. 147 00:05:57,139 --> 00:05:58,930 So do you have any ideas for the paper? 148 00:05:59,041 --> 00:06:00,027 - No. - Resume? 149 00:06:00,143 --> 00:06:01,130 Negatory. 150 00:06:01,265 --> 00:06:02,485 Food demonstration? 151 00:06:02,563 --> 00:06:03,653 Bleh. 152 00:06:03,761 --> 00:06:04,728 Oh. 153 00:06:04,832 --> 00:06:06,789 Axl, stop screwing around! 154 00:06:06,885 --> 00:06:09,374 Vijal Bawa and Connie Wong have already started. 155 00:06:09,504 --> 00:06:11,066 - I know this for a fact! - Oh, my God. 156 00:06:11,194 --> 00:06:13,079 School Sue is even more annoying than home Sue. 157 00:06:13,212 --> 00:06:14,711 Would you just relax? We got two weeks. 158 00:06:14,813 --> 00:06:17,051 Come find me in 13 1/2 days. 159 00:06:17,157 --> 00:06:18,482 N-- Axl, 160 00:06:18,627 --> 00:06:20,264 you cannot wait till the night before! 161 00:06:20,377 --> 00:06:21,884 Sure I can. That's what they want us to do. 162 00:06:22,771 --> 00:06:23,682 What? 163 00:06:23,809 --> 00:06:24,938 It's true, Sue. 164 00:06:25,039 --> 00:06:26,009 Teachers are lazy. 165 00:06:26,126 --> 00:06:27,615 They know it only takes a day to do a project, 166 00:06:27,728 --> 00:06:28,921 but if they gave us assignments every day, 167 00:06:29,052 --> 00:06:30,356 they'd have to grade 'em every day. 168 00:06:30,507 --> 00:06:31,731 They don't want it, we don't want it. 169 00:06:31,836 --> 00:06:33,468 It's an unspoken agreement. Who are you to mess 170 00:06:33,578 --> 00:06:34,986 with the American educational system? 171 00:06:35,074 --> 00:06:36,266 We're not number one in the world for nothing. 172 00:06:36,348 --> 00:06:37,442 Suck it, China! 173 00:06:37,550 --> 00:06:39,407 That's why they gotta make all our stuff for us. 174 00:06:43,192 --> 00:06:44,482 Okay, Brick. 175 00:06:44,824 --> 00:06:48,565 Here's a little trick I like to call eye contact. 176 00:06:48,678 --> 00:06:50,258 Try using those peepers 177 00:06:50,377 --> 00:06:54,624 and really opening yourself up to the other students, hmm? 178 00:07:02,267 --> 00:07:04,604 Another thought-- you like books. 179 00:07:04,845 --> 00:07:07,046 Why don't you find some fellow book buddies 180 00:07:07,177 --> 00:07:09,298 and try to connect with them? 181 00:07:09,886 --> 00:07:11,798 So, what kind of story you looking for? 182 00:07:11,913 --> 00:07:14,143 Man versus man? Man versus nature? 183 00:07:14,315 --> 00:07:17,216 How about a nice epistolary novel? 184 00:07:22,453 --> 00:07:24,518 One surefire way of making friends? 185 00:07:24,619 --> 00:07:25,976 Finding something the other kids are into 186 00:07:26,156 --> 00:07:28,543 and gettin' on board with that program. 187 00:07:30,289 --> 00:07:32,360 Hey, Brick. Uh... 188 00:07:33,437 --> 00:07:36,488 I thought today's assignment was playing tag. 189 00:07:36,608 --> 00:07:37,590 I am. 190 00:07:37,725 --> 00:07:40,956 I've achieved the highest level of tag. I'm it. 191 00:07:47,465 --> 00:07:50,090 You know, I went on kickinitteenstyle.com 192 00:07:50,238 --> 00:07:52,313 and took the "rate your assignment partner" quiz, 193 00:07:52,456 --> 00:07:56,130 and you are a "severe collaboration limitation." 194 00:07:56,252 --> 00:07:59,055 With no due respect, I disagree. 195 00:07:59,185 --> 00:08:00,590 I thought you might say something like that, 196 00:08:00,717 --> 00:08:02,473 so I also ranked you on the sibling scale, 197 00:08:02,606 --> 00:08:04,526 and guess what? 198 00:08:04,686 --> 00:08:06,369 You're a "bummer brother." 199 00:08:06,517 --> 00:08:09,044 So... yeah. 200 00:08:09,171 --> 00:08:11,559 Whatever. This whole thing is lame. 201 00:08:12,648 --> 00:08:13,899 Except kitchen floor hoops, 202 00:08:14,013 --> 00:08:16,011 which I just invented, and is totally awesome. 203 00:08:16,122 --> 00:08:19,403 I know you fancy yourself some kind of rebel, Axl, 204 00:08:19,546 --> 00:08:22,316 but sometimes in life, you just have to follow the rules. 205 00:08:22,492 --> 00:08:25,737 I put on sunscreen an hour before going outside. 206 00:08:25,875 --> 00:08:29,327 I wait till the bus comes to a complete stop before standing. 207 00:08:29,457 --> 00:08:32,391 You don't think I would love to fill up on bread? I would. 208 00:08:32,528 --> 00:08:34,266 But that's not how the world works. 209 00:08:34,388 --> 00:08:35,524 The rule of this project 210 00:08:35,652 --> 00:08:37,267 is that you and I take the allotted two weeks 211 00:08:37,393 --> 00:08:39,185 and do it together. 212 00:08:39,333 --> 00:08:41,460 And that's just what we're gonna do, mister. 213 00:08:41,596 --> 00:08:43,924 'Cause a "D" might fly in Ax Land, 214 00:08:44,066 --> 00:08:46,401 but it doesn't work in Sue City. 215 00:08:46,532 --> 00:08:49,568 And not the one in Iowa. The one right here. 216 00:08:54,152 --> 00:08:56,590 So Sue was making about as much progress with Axl 217 00:08:56,727 --> 00:08:58,678 as we were with the insurance company. 218 00:08:58,811 --> 00:09:01,382 But I was not gonna drive around without a windshield. 219 00:09:01,653 --> 00:09:04,174 I just needed to be a little creative. 220 00:09:25,303 --> 00:09:27,050 So I don't want to be it? 221 00:09:27,183 --> 00:09:28,088 Right. 222 00:09:28,204 --> 00:09:29,546 But doesn't it have all the power? 223 00:09:29,691 --> 00:09:31,565 If you're it, you have to chase people. 224 00:09:31,724 --> 00:09:35,081 Who says? If I'm it, don't I make all the decisions? 225 00:09:35,257 --> 00:09:36,684 It. 226 00:09:37,281 --> 00:09:39,300 Okay. I'm calling it on boredom. 227 00:09:39,404 --> 00:09:40,667 - Night. - Hey, hey, hey, hey. 228 00:09:40,801 --> 00:09:42,843 Not so fast. It's your turn to do the dishes. 229 00:09:42,966 --> 00:09:44,882 Oh. Right. 230 00:09:45,003 --> 00:09:47,499 Oh, wish I could, but I can't. 231 00:09:47,620 --> 00:09:48,718 Got a really big project tomorrow, 232 00:09:48,840 --> 00:09:50,341 so I'm just gonna go watch a few hours of TV 233 00:09:50,467 --> 00:09:52,855 to get the brain fired up and then get started. 234 00:09:52,969 --> 00:09:54,269 Don't bother. It's already done 235 00:09:54,380 --> 00:09:56,280 and tied up and stuffed in a bag by the door. 236 00:09:56,449 --> 00:09:59,292 As should you be for your lackluster effort. 237 00:09:59,450 --> 00:10:02,440 Wait. Wasn't this project both of yours? 238 00:10:02,565 --> 00:10:03,362 - Yes. - Yes. 239 00:10:03,523 --> 00:10:06,110 But I guess she went ahead and did it without me. 240 00:10:06,260 --> 00:10:07,410 Can you believe this? 241 00:10:07,534 --> 00:10:08,710 I was so looking forward to learning, 242 00:10:08,837 --> 00:10:10,667 and she robbed me of that. She's so selfish. 243 00:10:10,796 --> 00:10:12,610 Guess that frees you up to do the dishes, then. 244 00:10:12,723 --> 00:10:14,852 Unless... Tag. You're it. 245 00:10:14,951 --> 00:10:16,368 See, Brick? That's how it works. 246 00:10:16,493 --> 00:10:18,146 - Wait, Axl, we still need to decide... - I'm not gonna do the dishes for you. 247 00:10:18,283 --> 00:10:19,541 ...who's saying what when! 248 00:10:19,672 --> 00:10:21,205 You can't pawn stuff off on me... 249 00:10:21,337 --> 00:10:23,102 Brr! I cannot get warm. 250 00:10:23,227 --> 00:10:24,586 Seriously, I've been in the house for hours. 251 00:10:24,682 --> 00:10:26,850 I'm still freezing. Feel my face. 252 00:10:26,954 --> 00:10:28,839 H-hey! Get your cold nose off me. 253 00:10:28,963 --> 00:10:30,691 It's not my fault. 254 00:10:30,809 --> 00:10:32,601 People need windshields. 255 00:10:32,959 --> 00:10:35,630 Well, you may get one soon enough. 256 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:37,525 Here's the check from the insurance company. 257 00:10:38,796 --> 00:10:39,902 Hang on. 258 00:10:40,004 --> 00:10:41,520 They're denying our claim? 259 00:10:41,618 --> 00:10:43,027 What? Wh-- 260 00:10:43,208 --> 00:10:45,012 let me see that. 261 00:10:46,877 --> 00:10:49,954 Where's the money? There's no check in here. 262 00:10:50,141 --> 00:10:51,836 Not putting a check in the envelope is our trick. 263 00:10:51,961 --> 00:10:53,336 I don't want it done to me. 264 00:10:53,452 --> 00:10:56,256 We're denied 'cause of code 426E. 265 00:10:56,379 --> 00:10:58,066 What's 426E? 266 00:10:58,253 --> 00:10:59,623 "Act of God." 267 00:10:59,758 --> 00:11:01,359 We have act of God. 268 00:11:01,508 --> 00:11:03,169 We have the comprehensive policy. 269 00:11:03,297 --> 00:11:05,088 Remember? You thought it was too expensive, 270 00:11:05,236 --> 00:11:06,957 and I said the only other safety net we have 271 00:11:07,074 --> 00:11:09,219 is the Hoosier Lotto, so we ended up getting it. 272 00:11:09,358 --> 00:11:10,179 You know what? 273 00:11:10,296 --> 00:11:12,273 I know those receipts are around here somewhere. 274 00:11:12,433 --> 00:11:14,295 'Cause we paid those premiums. 275 00:11:14,415 --> 00:11:16,680 I remember, because we were a little late, 276 00:11:16,835 --> 00:11:19,108 and the guy was really nice about taking it. 277 00:11:19,213 --> 00:11:20,706 Yeah, they're real nice about taking your money, 278 00:11:20,822 --> 00:11:22,499 it's giving it back they have a problem with. 279 00:11:22,613 --> 00:11:23,848 Well, we are going down there, 280 00:11:23,952 --> 00:11:25,221 and we're bringing our car 281 00:11:25,340 --> 00:11:27,338 so that they can see what they've done to us. 282 00:11:27,440 --> 00:11:29,480 I am not taking this lying down. 283 00:11:32,288 --> 00:11:33,936 Had a thought, Brick. 284 00:11:34,418 --> 00:11:36,236 I've been sending you out to talk to other kids 285 00:11:36,366 --> 00:11:38,642 with nothing in your toolbox. 286 00:11:38,799 --> 00:11:40,187 And that was my bad. 287 00:11:40,302 --> 00:11:41,905 So I've taken the liberty of scripting up 288 00:11:42,024 --> 00:11:43,806 a little practice conversation 289 00:11:43,961 --> 00:11:47,310 that I think might just get the old ball rolling, huh? 290 00:11:49,100 --> 00:11:50,327 "Hey." 291 00:11:50,696 --> 00:11:51,984 "What's up, dude?" 292 00:11:52,348 --> 00:11:54,514 "Oh, you know. Just chillin'." 293 00:11:54,635 --> 00:11:56,140 "That's cool." 294 00:11:56,739 --> 00:11:58,876 "Hey, man, I like your style. 295 00:11:59,025 --> 00:12:00,970 You seem like a cool guy." 296 00:12:01,121 --> 00:12:02,582 "You seem cool, too. 297 00:12:02,744 --> 00:12:06,495 And hey. I totally appreciate the eye contact, buddy." 298 00:12:06,639 --> 00:12:08,942 "Thanks. Maybe we could hang out sometime. 299 00:12:09,089 --> 00:12:10,892 What do you say, bro?" 300 00:12:11,088 --> 00:12:12,709 I really don't think I would say "bro." 301 00:12:12,873 --> 00:12:14,551 Oh. Oh, okay. Well, that's no big. 302 00:12:14,693 --> 00:12:17,632 We'll just, uh, change that... 303 00:12:18,129 --> 00:12:20,753 to "ace," hmm? 304 00:12:20,886 --> 00:12:22,402 Can I ask you a question? 305 00:12:22,670 --> 00:12:25,005 Why do I need to make friends with kids, anyway? 306 00:12:25,124 --> 00:12:26,601 I mean-- I mean, what's the point? 307 00:12:26,757 --> 00:12:28,414 They're not interested in what I have to say, 308 00:12:28,538 --> 00:12:30,871 and I'm certainly not interested in their conversations. 309 00:12:31,021 --> 00:12:32,532 You've seen them in the halls. 310 00:12:32,649 --> 00:12:34,146 They shove, they kick. 311 00:12:34,288 --> 00:12:36,856 They take delight in screaming for no reason. 312 00:12:37,042 --> 00:12:39,594 If somebody farts, it's the highlight of their day. 313 00:12:39,737 --> 00:12:41,052 They chase each other around 314 00:12:41,189 --> 00:12:43,484 so that way, they may in turn be chased themselves. 315 00:12:43,630 --> 00:12:45,231 I still don't understand that one. 316 00:12:45,367 --> 00:12:48,491 Well, y-yeah, Brick, but... everyone needs friends. 317 00:12:48,625 --> 00:12:49,703 Well, I do have friends-- 318 00:12:49,826 --> 00:12:51,644 the librarian, the crossing guard, 319 00:12:51,787 --> 00:12:52,882 you. 320 00:12:53,070 --> 00:12:54,054 Oh. 321 00:12:54,550 --> 00:12:56,190 Oh, well, thank you, Brick. 322 00:12:56,362 --> 00:12:59,620 That-- oh. That gets me right here. 323 00:12:59,752 --> 00:13:02,171 But I really mean friends your own age. 324 00:13:02,295 --> 00:13:03,714 But if you look at the entirety of my life, 325 00:13:03,839 --> 00:13:05,312 won't I actually be spending more time 326 00:13:05,439 --> 00:13:07,241 with adults than kids, anyway? 327 00:13:07,420 --> 00:13:08,193 Sure, but-- 328 00:13:08,329 --> 00:13:09,339 Think about it. 329 00:13:09,490 --> 00:13:10,913 If the whole point of this is to prepare me 330 00:13:11,048 --> 00:13:13,634 to be able to make connections with adults later in my life, 331 00:13:13,792 --> 00:13:16,964 aren't I actually ahead of the other kids in that regard? 332 00:13:17,097 --> 00:13:18,640 Uh, I-in theory... 333 00:13:18,772 --> 00:13:20,850 So... why is it so important for me 334 00:13:20,969 --> 00:13:22,585 to make friends with kids? 335 00:13:26,390 --> 00:13:28,139 Mr. Flurry! Rocking the gray... 336 00:13:28,263 --> 00:13:29,301 as usual. 337 00:13:29,439 --> 00:13:32,005 - Thanks, Axl. - Great game the other day. 338 00:13:33,517 --> 00:13:34,918 Axl! Where have you been? 339 00:13:35,056 --> 00:13:36,397 Have you even gone over the note cards? 340 00:13:36,517 --> 00:13:38,810 We are presenting first today. First! 341 00:13:38,937 --> 00:13:39,879 Calm it down, school Sue. 342 00:13:39,993 --> 00:13:40,945 I'll practice during the announcements. 343 00:13:41,060 --> 00:13:42,102 It's the Axl method. 344 00:13:42,209 --> 00:13:44,013 No, that is the failing-the-class method. 345 00:13:44,142 --> 00:13:46,216 Just stick to the note cards and follow my lead. 346 00:13:46,337 --> 00:13:48,751 No improvising. Let me get you your apron. 347 00:13:50,980 --> 00:13:52,076 Oh, no. 348 00:13:52,224 --> 00:13:53,282 Oh, no! 349 00:13:53,594 --> 00:13:55,716 - Oh, no! - What? 350 00:13:55,912 --> 00:13:57,179 I grabbed the wrong bag. 351 00:13:57,303 --> 00:14:00,429 - This is your stupid stuff! - Oh! 352 00:14:00,558 --> 00:14:01,772 Oh, my God. 353 00:14:02,297 --> 00:14:03,789 Oh, my God. We're dead! 354 00:14:03,949 --> 00:14:06,182 Everything was in there-- the paper, the resume, 355 00:14:06,292 --> 00:14:08,437 the note cards, the menus, the aprons. 356 00:14:08,560 --> 00:14:10,800 The note reminding me to get the food for the class 357 00:14:10,899 --> 00:14:11,914 out of the fridge. 358 00:14:12,063 --> 00:14:13,502 I gave you one job to do... 359 00:14:13,664 --> 00:14:16,529 You gave me every job! 360 00:14:16,944 --> 00:14:18,655 Okay. 361 00:14:18,846 --> 00:14:20,076 Okay. 362 00:14:20,812 --> 00:14:21,864 That's it. 363 00:14:22,426 --> 00:14:23,846 We're gonna get an "F." 364 00:14:23,975 --> 00:14:25,426 I'm the kid who gets F's now. 365 00:14:25,546 --> 00:14:26,659 That's who I am. 366 00:14:26,812 --> 00:14:28,634 Maybe I'll just get a tattoo. 367 00:14:28,755 --> 00:14:30,256 That's it? You're just gonna give up? 368 00:14:30,371 --> 00:14:31,394 Oh, my God. What is your problem? 369 00:14:31,514 --> 00:14:32,804 It's not even due yet. We got, like, five minutes. 370 00:14:32,908 --> 00:14:33,938 We can do this. 371 00:14:35,184 --> 00:14:36,604 Hey. Steve. 372 00:14:36,743 --> 00:14:38,022 What's up? 373 00:14:38,165 --> 00:14:39,279 What up, Ax? 374 00:14:39,408 --> 00:14:40,774 Not much. Hey, remember that time at the lake 375 00:14:40,885 --> 00:14:42,544 I introduced you to Lindsay Sullivan? 376 00:14:42,736 --> 00:14:43,546 How's that going? 377 00:14:43,661 --> 00:14:44,874 Dude, she's my girlfriend now. 378 00:14:44,973 --> 00:14:45,959 I owe you one. 379 00:14:46,091 --> 00:14:48,432 Yeah. You do. And don't forget that. 380 00:14:48,769 --> 00:14:50,413 Okay. 381 00:14:56,718 --> 00:14:57,857 All right. 382 00:14:58,001 --> 00:15:00,547 "Hey, Michelle. Need a favor." 383 00:15:00,729 --> 00:15:03,364 Okay. I'm looking forward 384 00:15:03,479 --> 00:15:04,971 to hearing everyone's presentations. 385 00:15:05,095 --> 00:15:07,568 We don't have a lot of time, so let's get started. 386 00:15:07,682 --> 00:15:09,812 Let's see-- Sue Heck signed up to go first? 387 00:15:11,293 --> 00:15:12,379 Hi. This is Michelle 388 00:15:12,495 --> 00:15:13,622 with your morning announcements. 389 00:15:13,742 --> 00:15:16,503 But first, will Axl Heck please report to the office? 390 00:15:16,678 --> 00:15:18,781 Well, Axl, we had a presentation ordered, 391 00:15:18,894 --> 00:15:21,253 but if you can find someone who'd be willing... 392 00:15:21,402 --> 00:15:23,004 Uh, right here. I'll switch. 393 00:15:23,094 --> 00:15:25,103 Okay. Steve, you and your partner go first, 394 00:15:25,215 --> 00:15:28,874 Axl, you can go to the office, but make it quick. 395 00:15:31,234 --> 00:15:32,496 The class was called life skills, 396 00:15:32,619 --> 00:15:34,437 and Axl sure put his to good use. 397 00:15:34,540 --> 00:15:36,686 Hey, Erica. Look at you making posters. 398 00:15:36,780 --> 00:15:38,554 - You're crazy good. - Thanks. 399 00:15:38,674 --> 00:15:39,687 Know what I could use? 400 00:15:39,828 --> 00:15:40,918 One of these, about... 401 00:15:41,045 --> 00:15:43,476 Alan Hung! What's up, buddy? 402 00:15:43,615 --> 00:15:45,211 You can, like, hack into people's computers, right? 403 00:15:45,325 --> 00:15:46,898 'Cause there's this paper on my sister's computer, 404 00:15:47,016 --> 00:15:49,095 the password is "I heart trying." 405 00:15:49,210 --> 00:15:50,815 So, you see, there are many aspects 406 00:15:50,937 --> 00:15:53,314 to a dry cleaning business-- tagging, treatment, 407 00:15:53,435 --> 00:15:55,673 pressing, tailoring, collection, and... 408 00:15:55,781 --> 00:15:58,209 Beth. That's business class, isn't it? 409 00:15:58,327 --> 00:15:59,518 Yeah. It's so boring. 410 00:15:59,645 --> 00:16:01,601 I bet. Know what could be fun for you? 411 00:16:02,857 --> 00:16:04,115 Hey, Bernice. 412 00:16:04,243 --> 00:16:05,786 Nice work on the tater tots yesterday. 413 00:16:05,927 --> 00:16:07,089 Can I help you with this? 414 00:16:07,453 --> 00:16:08,565 I need a favor. 415 00:16:15,118 --> 00:16:20,261 Okay, it's time for our final presentation. 416 00:16:22,732 --> 00:16:24,365 Nope. Nope. No, no, no, no, no, no. 417 00:16:24,488 --> 00:16:25,366 Where you going, Mr. Heck? 418 00:16:25,465 --> 00:16:26,243 What's all this? 419 00:16:26,376 --> 00:16:27,550 Hey, Principal Cameron. 420 00:16:27,688 --> 00:16:29,293 I'm actually on my way to my life skills presentation, 421 00:16:29,419 --> 00:16:31,245 and I'm sorta late, so... 422 00:16:31,350 --> 00:16:33,676 I see. Well, do you sorta have a hall pass? 423 00:16:33,782 --> 00:16:36,491 'Cause if not, you're gonna sorta need to roll that cart 424 00:16:36,634 --> 00:16:38,553 all the way down to detention. 425 00:16:38,672 --> 00:16:39,886 Uh... 426 00:16:40,147 --> 00:16:41,242 Oh. 427 00:16:41,750 --> 00:16:42,884 Here it is. 428 00:16:43,015 --> 00:16:44,203 Must have been in my back pocket. 429 00:16:44,315 --> 00:16:46,189 You know, you might want to turn those into badges, 430 00:16:46,332 --> 00:16:49,251 so you can clip them right here, or here. 431 00:16:50,235 --> 00:16:51,341 All right. Get to class. 432 00:16:51,462 --> 00:16:54,573 Uh... I like the badge idea. 433 00:16:54,852 --> 00:16:56,236 You're sharper than you look. 434 00:16:56,841 --> 00:16:58,221 Yes. 435 00:16:58,680 --> 00:17:01,008 Sue, where's Axl? 436 00:17:03,018 --> 00:17:04,364 Ladies and gentlemen, 437 00:17:04,485 --> 00:17:06,012 The Ax is back. 438 00:17:08,094 --> 00:17:09,147 Hey! 439 00:17:10,877 --> 00:17:14,171 Oh, Sue. Dropped her resume. Silly. 440 00:17:14,291 --> 00:17:15,557 That would have been a mess. 441 00:17:15,778 --> 00:17:17,027 All right, Sue. 442 00:17:17,964 --> 00:17:19,671 Okay. And do you have your report? 443 00:17:19,780 --> 00:17:21,221 Of course. 444 00:17:21,526 --> 00:17:23,190 And it's ten pages? 445 00:17:23,323 --> 00:17:25,213 Actually 11. Hope that's okay. 446 00:17:36,013 --> 00:17:38,703 Hello. This is Sue, my name is Axl, 447 00:17:38,834 --> 00:17:40,831 and we will be your chefs today. 448 00:17:42,006 --> 00:17:43,879 Ooh! 449 00:17:44,021 --> 00:17:45,193 Mmm. 450 00:17:51,153 --> 00:17:54,192 Imagine yourselves in an Italian restaurant. 451 00:17:54,330 --> 00:17:56,907 How do you think something like this comes together? 452 00:17:57,115 --> 00:17:58,759 I don't know! 453 00:17:58,896 --> 00:18:01,202 Thank you, Sue, for expressing what we're all thinking. 454 00:18:09,035 --> 00:18:11,091 So we have paid our premiums, 455 00:18:11,286 --> 00:18:13,956 on time. We are organized people. 456 00:18:14,087 --> 00:18:16,600 Just bear with me. I have it right here. 457 00:18:17,327 --> 00:18:19,767 Whoops-- that's a warranty for the popcorn popper. 458 00:18:19,886 --> 00:18:21,404 And this is the record 459 00:18:21,532 --> 00:18:23,556 for Brick's chicken pox vaccine. 460 00:18:23,715 --> 00:18:24,924 Sorry. 461 00:18:25,195 --> 00:18:26,912 Takeout menu. 462 00:18:27,103 --> 00:18:28,930 Oh. Another chicken pox vaccine. 463 00:18:30,409 --> 00:18:32,082 This one's Brick, too. 464 00:18:32,249 --> 00:18:35,359 Oh, so Sue's the one that hasn't been vaccinated. Huh. 465 00:18:35,569 --> 00:18:37,613 Actually, I just pulled up your file. 466 00:18:37,766 --> 00:18:41,441 Yep. You are paid up and covered for acts of God. 467 00:18:41,561 --> 00:18:44,953 See? Thank you. So do we get the check from you, 468 00:18:45,079 --> 00:18:48,383 or, uh, maybe from that other cubby over there by the coffee? 469 00:18:48,507 --> 00:18:50,322 And are those doughnuts for everybody? 470 00:18:50,457 --> 00:18:51,675 Hold on now. 471 00:18:51,798 --> 00:18:53,686 Looks like the incident of January 10th 472 00:18:53,815 --> 00:18:56,653 is not covered under acts of God. 473 00:18:56,840 --> 00:18:57,769 What? 474 00:18:57,877 --> 00:18:59,828 A tree branch fell down on our car. 475 00:18:59,939 --> 00:19:02,059 How is that not an act of God? 476 00:19:02,174 --> 00:19:03,940 Tree-- made by God, 477 00:19:04,071 --> 00:19:05,712 blown down by the wind-- more God. 478 00:19:05,809 --> 00:19:07,231 That's actually double act of God. 479 00:19:07,347 --> 00:19:08,656 We should be getting two checks. 480 00:19:08,764 --> 00:19:10,565 Well, according to the inspection, 481 00:19:10,717 --> 00:19:12,688 your tree wasn't trimmed properly. 482 00:19:13,018 --> 00:19:16,763 Did you ever have it looked at by a certified arborist? 483 00:19:16,999 --> 00:19:18,068 Oh, I'm sorry. 484 00:19:18,188 --> 00:19:20,061 We're in between arborists right now. 485 00:19:20,181 --> 00:19:21,640 What are you talking about? 486 00:19:21,756 --> 00:19:22,690 Here's the deal-- 487 00:19:22,812 --> 00:19:24,159 unless you trimmed your tree branches 488 00:19:24,272 --> 00:19:26,817 to the acceptable length, it's negligence. 489 00:19:26,930 --> 00:19:28,913 And how are we supposed to know what the acceptable length is? 490 00:19:29,172 --> 00:19:30,608 I'm just gonna guess here, 491 00:19:30,707 --> 00:19:32,968 but I'm thinking it's the length of a branch 492 00:19:33,129 --> 00:19:34,661 that when the wind blows, 493 00:19:34,811 --> 00:19:36,765 doesn't fall down on your car. 494 00:19:38,111 --> 00:19:41,931 Look, we know an act of God when we see one, okay? 495 00:19:42,044 --> 00:19:43,798 We've had rain from our ceiling. 496 00:19:43,914 --> 00:19:45,595 We've had floods from our dishwasher. 497 00:19:45,719 --> 00:19:48,674 We've had bedbugs, tornadoes, black mold, 498 00:19:48,809 --> 00:19:51,322 red ants, a frog infestation! 499 00:19:51,436 --> 00:19:52,242 Yeah. Frogs. 500 00:19:52,381 --> 00:19:53,885 It's the end of days at our house. 501 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,336 I am not kidding you! 502 00:19:55,467 --> 00:19:56,913 Look, in other people's cases, 503 00:19:57,051 --> 00:19:58,633 God works in mysterious ways, 504 00:19:58,767 --> 00:19:59,869 but not in ours. 505 00:19:59,980 --> 00:20:01,640 With us, he's pretty straightforward. 506 00:20:01,774 --> 00:20:04,039 And we are not people who ask for a lot. 507 00:20:04,156 --> 00:20:07,730 But we are people who demand what is ours and what is right, 508 00:20:07,851 --> 00:20:09,235 and if you cannot get with that, 509 00:20:09,364 --> 00:20:11,203 then maybe you need to get your supervisor, 510 00:20:11,336 --> 00:20:12,822 because I don't think that you want 511 00:20:12,943 --> 00:20:17,364 good, paying customers like us driving away angry. 512 00:20:17,839 --> 00:20:20,298 I'm so angry. 513 00:20:21,123 --> 00:20:23,372 Brick, you asked me why 514 00:20:23,501 --> 00:20:25,483 you have to be friends with other kids, all right? 515 00:20:25,607 --> 00:20:27,888 And I ran it through the old think tank, 516 00:20:28,010 --> 00:20:30,196 and here's what I came up with. 517 00:20:31,693 --> 00:20:33,549 I have no idea. 518 00:20:34,132 --> 00:20:35,416 But I'm gonna be applying for a job 519 00:20:35,552 --> 00:20:37,256 cutting keys down at the hardware store 520 00:20:37,391 --> 00:20:38,940 if you don't show some signs of improvement, 521 00:20:39,077 --> 00:20:41,854 so I'm just asking you as a friend... 522 00:20:41,973 --> 00:20:43,001 Can you help me out? 523 00:20:43,116 --> 00:20:45,577 Can you-- can-- can you do me a solid? 524 00:20:46,399 --> 00:20:49,553 Can we move our sessions so I don't miss library time, 525 00:20:49,682 --> 00:20:51,547 but I do miss gym? 526 00:20:52,057 --> 00:20:53,235 Done. 527 00:20:54,420 --> 00:20:56,356 So how do we get life skills? 528 00:20:56,935 --> 00:20:58,609 Sometimes you learn 'em. 529 00:21:03,675 --> 00:21:05,962 Sometimes you're born with 'em... 530 00:21:08,422 --> 00:21:10,595 and sometimes you just have to rely 531 00:21:10,725 --> 00:21:12,134 on an act of God. 532 00:21:12,283 --> 00:21:13,089 Hi. 533 00:21:13,212 --> 00:21:15,619 We heard you were having a little trouble with your car 534 00:21:15,766 --> 00:21:18,365 and hope you'll feel free to use the church van 535 00:21:18,518 --> 00:21:19,909 for the next few weeks. 536 00:21:20,025 --> 00:21:20,771 Aw. 537 00:21:20,874 --> 00:21:23,859 But we will need you to drive the saintly seniors 538 00:21:23,982 --> 00:21:25,899 to the beauty shop on Wednesday. 539 00:21:29,165 --> 00:21:31,320 Hey. 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